B vs Fioptics+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B
Listen to your favorite country radio station on the go. Register for a chance to win prizes, stay updated on music news, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include an alarm clock and personalized profiles.
- Live country radio streaming
- Prize giveaways and contests
- Concert and entertainment notifications
- Personalized artist and song profiles
- Integrated alarm clock
- Access to podcasts
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Download the free B-105 app and enjoy your favorite country station whenever, wherever! Register and log in for the chance to win amazing prizes while you listen. Enjoy the B-105 Music Marathon, today’s best mainstream artists, an exciting mix of contests, fun promotions and the most recognized on-air personalities in country radio. Stay up-to-date with all the latest country music news, as well as what’s happening in the community. Create a personalized profile to like songs and favorite artists. And wake up to feel-good country music every morning with the integrated alarm clock! Your favorite radio station is just a tap away with this fun, interactive app! Features: - Get notifications about concerts, deals, entertainment news and more – Listen for your chance to win great rewards and prizes - Learn more about the artists you love - Wake up with the B-105 alarm clock – Easily access B-105 podcasts - Your personalized profile that you use to listen on b105.com is the same as your app profile *Apple is in no way affiliated with or responsible for any contests/rewards presented with this app.
Fioptics+
Stream live TV from your Fioptics+ subscription on your mobile or streaming device. Access a full program guide, record shows with cloud DVR, and enjoy your favorite content anywhere within your home network. Compatible with iOS devices and Apple TV 4K.
- Watch live TV on mobile devices
- Stream on Apple TV 4K
- Cloud DVR recording
- Interactive program guide
- Search for shows and movies
- Set up favorite channels
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Watch your Fioptics+ programming from your mobile or streaming device. As a Fioptics+ TV customer, you can watch live TV from anywhere in your home on your Fioptics network connection. - If you are a Fioptics+ TV subscriber, the FREE Fioptics+ TV app turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod into another TV screen and lets you watch live TV while connected to your home wireless network - Also available on AppleTV 4k devices for use on TVs without Fioptics+ set top boxes - Watch many channels on the go*, or set you cloud DVR to record a show while you are away. - Watch your favorite cooking show in the kitchen, watch the game from your patio, catch the news in the morning while eating breakfast - Browse the interactive program guide with up to 14 days of listings - Get program descriptions, cast & crew info, and parental ratings for every program - Set up your Favorites to filter the guide for the channels you watch the most - Search to find your favorite TV shows or movies Requires: - Subscription to Fioptics+ TV video service - Connection to Cincinnati Bell home wireless (WiFi) internet network for live streaming service to access all channels - Cincinnati Bell My Account username and password - iOS 12.1+ Not all content is available off your home network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: B at 60% against Fioptics+'s 12%. B also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
B holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of B's written reviews are positive against 12% of Fioptics+'s.
B ships an update every 2 months, Fioptics+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B | Fioptics+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (42 ratings) — better | 3.1 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 12.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 364 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hubbard Radio | Cincinnati Bell |
Customer experience
B
Fioptics+
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
Fioptics+
No in-app purchases
